Denham Springs Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Reflections for Police Officer James Ellis Foster, Jr.
Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Foster for your service and dedication to your community. Rest easy, we'll take the watch from here.
Sgt David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, KS
January 5, 2015
Rest in peace Brother.
Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
January 5, 2015
Rest in Peace Officer Foster. Thank you for your service. I ask our Heavenly Father to watch over your family, friends and the Denham Springs Police Department during this difficult time.
Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Dept.
January 5, 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga Dept of Public Safety
January 5, 2015
RIP BROTHER. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
January 4, 2015
Walk with the angels now my brother. Your watch is complete down here... May God keep your family safe while you start your new detail in glory...
Deputy Retired Calvin L. Robinson Sr.
Bexar County Sheriff Department, San Antonio, Texas
January 4, 2015
Thank you for your sacrifice and may your rest in peace.
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Travis B
City of Fredericksburg
January 4, 2015
"I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above."
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO US ALL.
Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe SO, NV.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum, Virginia City, NV.
January 4, 2015
From one motor officer to another, ride in peace brother we have the watch now.
Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept., CA-Victorville City Traffic Division
January 4, 2015
Rest in peace brother. We've got your watch
Special Agent Mike Tamez
Kingsville Specialized Crimes and Narcotics Task Force
January 4, 2015
Rest in peace my brother. Job well done. Thank you Sir for your service.
Correction officer J. Lamar
Limestone county sheriff office/ Athens, Al
January 4, 2015
May peace be with you. You've done a great service to the protection of the people.
Explorer Captain Michael Finn
Boise Police Department
January 4, 2015
Thank you for your devotion to duty and your sacrifice. You served your country and community well. Rest in peace, your shift on earth is over.
Chief, James H. Foster
Retired
January 3, 2015
Rest in Peace brother. Thank you for your sacrifice
Sergeant Michael Passalacqua
City of Geneva Police Department
January 3, 2015
Fare you well my brother. I never met you but I know you because I've ridden with you. Not beside you not even in your town or state but I have ridden with you and I will continue to ride for you.May the love of God comfort your family through the hands of the Saints. May your soul rest in peace. May the God of all comfort's heal the pain you're passing has cost. May all you lived for live in those who remain whom you loved. Fare you well my brother.
Trooper Len Kirkpatrick
Illinois State Police
January 3, 2015
Officer James E Foster Jr. Rest in peace we have the watch from here
You will be missed
Chief Amos micah Toro Prayon McCormick
Toro security international
January 3, 2015
Rest in peace brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.
Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD
January 2, 2015
Rest In Peace Brother
Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX
January 2, 2015
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
January 2, 2015
"IT IS NOT HOW
THESE OFFICERS DIED
THAT MADE THEM HEROES
IT IS HOW THEY LIVED"
This is inscribed on the wall of The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.
Detective Teresa Quinn
Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw, NC
January 2, 2015
Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.
Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”
I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.
Faith helps us see beyond the grave.
Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011
January 2, 2015
Officer Foster, "Thank-you!" for your "ultimate" sacrifice. We will keep you and both of your families in our thoughts and prayers.
Major James A. Murphy
Ply. Co. Sheriff's Department/ METROLEC MOP Unit
January 2, 2015
Officer Foster, thank you brother for your service and sacfifice. May God bless the family this hero leaves behind.
Deputy
TN
January 2, 2015
RIP my fellow motor brother, I'll miss you everyday. Love you man.
Corporal Clifton Brown
Denham Springs Police
January 2, 2015
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
January 2, 2015
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